Man Accused Of Killing CEO Was Not A Member Of UnitedHealthcare
Neither suspect Luigi Mangione nor his mother are customers, the insurance giant said. Many people have speculated whether Mangione was a customer who had been denied a medical claim.
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Short-Term Deal To Avert Holiday Government Shutdown Is Close
Lawmakers are "making good progress" on a spending patch to keep the government lights on until March, according to House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole. Other news stories from Capitol Hill report on an investigation of CVS Caremark, funding for Medicaid, Medicare pay rates, and more.
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Trump States He Will Not Block Access To Abortion Pills
In other reproductive health news: President-elect Donald Trump appoints an anti-abortion activist to a top job at OMB; South Carolina introduces a bill defining abortion as homicide; abortion access gets tougher as more clinics close; and more.
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First Edition: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of the latest health research and news.
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Viewpoints: Here’s How To Improve Health Insurance; Will SCOTUS Uphold Anti-Trans Legislation?
Editorial writers discuss these public health topics.
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First-Time ADHD Diagnoses On The Rise In People Over 30
Since 2021, the number of people getting diagnosed with ADHD for the first time has risen significantly. In other news: Americans live with diseases longer than people from other countries; some foods make fighting cancer harder; and more.
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Dallas Approves Ordinance To Include Vaping In Citywide Smoking Ban
In other news, Texas health advocates move to improve the Medicaid application process; North Carolina hospitals fight claims that they are not providing price transparency; and more.
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CVS, Cigna, UnitedHealth Forced To Sell Pharmacies If Drafted Bill Passes
The bill, drafted by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, would force prescription drug middlemen to sell off all pharmacies they own. Other news stories cover once-a-year HIV prevention shots, gene therapy to reverse heart failure, and more.
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Inaccurate Provider Listings May Become Legal Headache For Insurers
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges that the insurer intentionally includes out-of-network providers in its lists. The insurance industry will be watching closely as others have been accused of promoting "ghost networks."
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House Passes Bill Banning Tricare From Providing Gender-Affirming Care
Meanwhile, Montana protects health care for transgender minors; Florida prison reverses care for transgender inmates; and more.
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White House Defers Decision To Authorize Human Bird Flu Vaccine
Officials are monitoring the U.S. outbreak but say a vaccine isn't yet warranted. The incoming Trump administration will decide how to proceed. In related news, The New York Times explores whether cats could help the H5N1 virus evolve into a more dangerous form.
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The Biden Administration’s Final Days: FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits
As the Biden administration winds down, the FDA proposes nicotine limits on tobacco products to help people quit. Also: progress in women's health research; a large drop in overdose deaths; and more.
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Man Accused In UHC Slaying Saw It As ‘Symbolic Takedown,’ NYPD Says
Police now have possession of a notebook that reportedly describes the alleged suspect's rationale. Plus, more of the latest details in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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First Edition: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Ohio Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Pharmacies In Opioid Disputes
Meanwhile, Michigan looks to ban flavored vapes; Colorado pushes to cut payments for autism therapy; New Hampshire still allowed to board mental health patients in ER; and more.
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Federal Judge Foils Largest Merger In US Supermarket History
CNN reports that worries over consumers' financial well-being loomed over the potential merger of Kroger and Albertsons. Also in the news: a potential Walgreens sale, how AI can cut hospital expenses, and more.
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Spread of Breast Cancer Linked to Newly Identified Gene
Many cancer deaths are caused by the spread of the cancer to other areas and not by the original tumor. Researchers found that some patients have a greater genetic predisposition to the disease spreading. Meanwhile, new data on immunotherapy drugs targeting cancer proteins show promising results.
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Viewpoints: US Needs To Repair Flawed Health Care System; Doctors Can Prescribe Energy Bill Assistance
Opinion writers delve into these public health issues.
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California Child’s Bird Flu Infection Resembles Strain Sickening Dairy Cows
The H5N1 case, confirmed by the CDC, is still perplexing as the child was not known to have been exposed to sick livestock or infected animals. Additional public health news is about listeria, norovirus, heart disease, dengue, and more.
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